After spending four months on the injured list, Brandon Woodruff is back. The Brewers officially activated him this morning to make his start today against the Pirates. Clayton Andrews, who was recalled yesterday for an extra pitcher in the bullpen, was optioned back down to Nashville as a corresponding move.
Woodruff’s 2023 season started out well. He pitched six innings and allowed just one run against the Cubs in his first start, adding on eight strikeouts. In his second start, he pitched 5 1⁄3 scoreless against the Cardinals but had a velocity drop.